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2025 NHL Entry Draft
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WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
If I had 1st overall today, I'm taking Porter Martone.
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I'm with you. As much as I like Hagens, Martone has all the tools PLUS the size PLUS the "it" factor. I'm also leaning toward him.
I also won't be surprised if Schaefer ultimately ends up higher (than Hagens) on my board. I'm a huge believer.
SannywithoutCompy
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Schaefer is also a year younger than Martone and one of the youngest players in the class.
Shaping up to be a 2014 kind of draft, where any of 4 guys could be ranked first depending who you ask (Hagens, Martone, Schaefer, McQueen)
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Me too honestly, I've loved his game every time I've seen him play
Hagens has #1C potential though, could reach Jack Hughes levels
If players live up to their potential - which top-6 is better?
Slafkovsky-Hagens-Demidov
Caufield-Suzuki-Dach/Laine/Hage
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Slafkovsky-Suzuki-Demidov
Caufield-Dach-Martone
If Dach solidifies himself as a legit 2C this year I actually prefer the latter deployment. 2 huge guys on Caufield's line and 3 big guys in the top-6
GlassesJacketShirt
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While y'all posting soliloquies about Martone, I decided to watch him closely in the first period.
I'll have to chant the choir. Have a hard time seeing him as anything less than a top 5 pick.
I'll have to chant the choir. Have a hard time seeing him as anything less than a top 5 pick.
OneSharpMarble
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McQueen looking real good for where the Habs could realistically pick. Someone who can actually put pucks in the net.
HuGort
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If Hensler has good year fit in nicely as our #1 RD
McQueen be gone when we pick.
Pompeius Magnus
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He's going to make a legit argument for 1st overall IMO, there's no way he's even outside the top 3 when all is said and done. A guy that big with actual puck skills is just too rare, scouts won't want to pass on him.
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GlassesJacketShirt
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I feel people overrated big players' puck skills too often, but Martone's don't need any qualifiers.
WeThreeKings
Demidov is a HAB
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Now you got my attention, sir! And that name is badass.
Pompeius Magnus
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Elite Prospects released their initial top-32 today.
Here's the top 10:
1. James Hagens
2. Roger McQueen
3. Michael Misa
4. Matthew Schaefer
5. Porter Martone
6. Malcolm Spence
7. Jackson Smith
8. Victor Eklund
9. Lynden Lakovic
10. Braeden Cootes
Of note: Desnoyers (11), Ryabkin (12), Frondell (15), Ravensbergen (20)
Here's the top 10:
1. James Hagens
2. Roger McQueen
3. Michael Misa
4. Matthew Schaefer
5. Porter Martone
6. Malcolm Spence
7. Jackson Smith
8. Victor Eklund
9. Lynden Lakovic
10. Braeden Cootes
Of note: Desnoyers (11), Ryabkin (12), Frondell (15), Ravensbergen (20)
For those who are curious about the rest of the 1st round, this is the rankings.
A lot of BIG BOYS in this upcoming draft, and then you have Cameron Schmidt (#13) at 5’8, 152 lbs.
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